Major Birmingham Airport jobs boost: easyJet expansion to support 800 local jobs plus four new routes

EasyJet's expansion at Birmingham Airport brings 800 new jobs, launching new routes to Malta and Gibraltar.

Birmingham Airport is set for a boost as easyJet adds two new aircraft to its base – part of a growing operation the airline says will support 800 jobs.

The low-cost carrier only launched its Birmingham base in March 2024, but it has rapidly expanded its footprint. With the arrival of two more Airbus A320 aircraft — one already landed and another on the way — easyJet is deepening its investment in the Midlands.

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The airline now operates 34 routes from Birmingham, more than doubling its offering from this time last year. This summer marks easyJet’s largest-ever operation at the airport.

The expansion isn’t just about passenger numbers — it’s about jobs. The airline says the investment is expected to support around 800 roles across pilots, cabin crew, ground operations, suppliers, and airport services, providing a welcome lift to the local economy.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “Not only does our fleet growth in Birmingham support many skilled jobs and improved connectivity, it demonstrates our continued commitment to the region. We’re proud to play a part in Birmingham’s economic growth and to bring more travel opportunities to the Midlands.”

Alongside the fleet growth, easyJet this week launched new routes from Birmingham to Bordeaux, Gran Canaria, and Malta, with flights to Gibraltar set to start on 1 June. It’s part of a broader strategy to make Birmingham a key hub for short-haul European travel.

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Al Titterington, terminal operations director at Birmingham Airport, said: “The arrival of easyJet’s fourth aircraft – and the imminent fifth – is a clear sign of customer demand. This growth means more travel options for our passengers and more local jobs.”

easyJet now serves 1.6 million passengers annually to and from Birmingham, and with job creation high on the agenda, the airline’s rapid scaling could be an early indicator of a wider economic lift-off for the region’s aviation and tourism industries.

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